Matcha, a ceremonial tea that has existed in Japan for centuries, is as popular as ever. It’s understandable: This form of ...

The traditional tea caddy is referred to as natsume. The traditional utensils to make matcha include a chawan (ceramic tea bowl), the chasen, a bamboo whisk and the chashaku, a tea scoop.

after it is whisked in a 'chawan,' a bowl used for preparing and drinking tea, using hot water to create the vibrant green drink. There are also various grades of matcha, including ceremonial and ...